Welcome back to Conversations with Clinicians where we interview one of our associate therapists. We like to give you this opportunity to learn more about the way that they work. It can also give you insight into therapeutic modalities, approaches and techniques. Today, meet Ian Silverness, a Hakomi-trained associate therapist in Berkeley, California.
What is your therapeutic orientation?
Somatic and Mindfulness-oriented
What are your areas of specialty?
- Couples
- Relationship challenges
- Young Adults
- Career
What other modalities inform your work?
- Hakomi therapy
- Non-dual psychology
- Psycho-energetic touch work
What is it like to work with you?
I am warm, attuned, and collaborative. I aspire to make the space as safe as possible so that all parts of you can show up.
What most inspires you about doing this work?
Being with clients as they touch on deep truths is incredibly inspiring. The courage, vulnerability, and honesty that clients show up with makes me feel honored to do this work.
What is one more thing you might tell us about yourself?
In another life, I was a middle school teacher. Before that, I wanted to be a professional soccer player.
How can potential clients contact you?
Ian Silverness, AMFT #134684
Supervised by William Jones LMFT #39857
Website: iansilverness.com
E-mail: [email protected]
You can also contact us at Center for Mindful Psychotherapy to learn more about working with Ian Silverness or any of our associate therapists.